The Academic Scorecard

Most data presented in the Academic
Scorecard come from data previously collected for OSU Strategic Indicators
in academic year 1999-2000. Where available, benchmark information is
provided. In academic year 1997-98, The Ohio State University selected
the following universities as its primary set of benchmark institutions:
University of Arizona, University of California-Los Angeles, University
of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, University of Michigan, University of
Minnesota, Pennsylvania State University, University of Texas at Austin,
University of Washington, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. This set
of benchmark universities is the basis for comparison data reported on
the Academic Scorecard. Where institutional benchmark information is unavailable,
national averages are reported if available.

The measures on the Academic Scorecard do not represent
all specific actions and goals associated with the Academic Plan. As measures
are refined, the Academic Scorecard may change and evolve to more closely
reflect the specific actions, goals, and resource allocations implemented
by The Ohio State University.

Information regarding the sources of data or the calculation
of most measures in the Academic Scorecard can be found in the comprehensive
appendix to the Strategic Indicators 2000. The Strategic Indicators 2000
document is available for review at:

NC: No Change from Previous Reporting
Period
NI: No Information about Earlier Reporting Period
* Faculty Satisfaction will be measured again in 2002.
** Student Satisfaction will be measured again in 2001.
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